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Milne Dam Conservation Park visits and group permits
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Milne Dam’s published 2026 season runs May 17 to October 19. Weekdays are free; weekend and holiday vehicle admission is separate from event permits.
Key information
Milne Dam’s published 2026 season runs May 17 to October 19. Weekdays are free; weekend and holiday vehicle admission is separate from event permits.
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2026 season, hours and entry charges
The city lists weekday hours from 9 a.m. to dusk. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Victoria Day and Thanksgiving weekends. Because October 14 is after Thanksgiving but before the stated season end, confirm any weekend visit against the city’s live notice.
Weekend and statutory-holiday admission is $12.50 for a private vehicle carrying one to seven passengers, $25 for eight or more, and $177.50 for a bus or non-passenger vehicle. Pay by debit or credit at entry; cash is not accepted. Weekday admission is free.
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Group bookings and park restrictions
2026 permits opened January 1 and are processed first come, first served. Email rentalpermits@markham.ca to apply or ask about a booking. Permit fees do not include vehicle admission.
Park only in marked spaces, obey the 10 km/h speed limit and keep equipment off trees. Amplified sound, alcohol, inflatables and tents larger than 10 by 10 feet are prohibited. Fires are not permitted. Only charcoal barbecues are allowed, subject to the posted cooking rules; do not leave burning coals unattended or dispose of ash outside designated containers.
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How to start
- Step 1
Check the season, live hours and charged admission day.
- Step 2
Request any group permit and account separately for gate charges.
- Step 3
Plan equipment and parking within the park restrictions.
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Questions and answers
When does the published 2026 season end?
October 19, 2026. Confirm live conditions before a late-season visit.
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Is weekday admission free?
Yes. Weekend and statutory-holiday vehicle admission is charged separately.
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What does a vehicle with one to seven passengers pay?
$12.50 on charged admission days.
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What is the larger private-vehicle fee?
$25 for eight or more passengers on charged admission days.
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Does a picnic permit include gate admission?
No. Admission is not included in permit fees.
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Where do I request a group permit?
Email rentalpermits@markham.ca.
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Can I bring a propane barbecue?
The park rules allow charcoal barbecues only and exclude other propane-fired devices.
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Can a group use amplified music or a jumping castle?
No. Amplified sound and inflatable devices are prohibited.
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Official links
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